Linehandler

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Linehandler Standardization Training Standard Terms Header: The line handler responsible for leading the team to accomplish the safe and efficient docking/sailing operations. Line handlers – Group of employees who ensure that each vessel is safely and efficiently moored to the dock, in all weather conditions, 24/7. Bow - the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat, the point that is most forward when the vessel is underway. Stern - the rear section (or aft) of a ship Moored – To fix or tie-down a vessel to one place such as a bollard or cleat with lines, cables or chains. Bollard – A strong nautical post for mooring vessels. Cleat – A device with two projections pointing in opposite directions to which a line can be tied to secure a vessel.

Standard Terms Heaving Line – A light weight line with a heavy knot or other weight near the end that is attached to the heavy mooring line. The heaving line is thrown by the vessel crew onto the dock surface so that line handlers may pick it up and pull it until safely gaining access to the mooring line. Mooring Line – A heavy gauge material line that is used to secure vessels to the bollard or cleat. Spring Line – This is the mooring line that extends from the bow or stern of the vessel and is secured diagonally to the bollard or cleat. While being attached to the bollard, line handlers must exercise caution to not step on, or reach between the bollard and line, or even touch the line as the vessel will tighten the line with a winch. When this occurs, significant force from the winch is used to tighten the lines. Linehandler Standardization Training

Standard Terms Breast Line – This is the mooring line that extends from the side of the vessel and is attached to a bollard or cleat. The same caution must be exercised as used with a Spring Line. Pig Tail – The piece of rope found at the eye of the mooring line. Linehandler Standardization Training

General Procedures Priority #1 is to ensure a Safe working space to secure the vessel. Arrive at the job location with proper safety gear to include ANSI-2 safety vest and hard hat, safety shoes, and a USCG approved floatation vest. The PFD is also required even when driving the forklift and the snap must be secured. Watch your step and use the Pelican hard hat light Linehandler Standardization Training

Linehandler Forklift Operations Never assume that the forklift is seen by operators of other equipment. Maintain a safe speed appropriate to the task. For example, when near or under the STS, the maximum speed for a forklift is a walking pace. Do not park in the yellow area that marks STS Crane rails. APM: Forklifts will move along the dock in the area that is halfway between the edge of the Marine Traffic Highway and Lane 6. Forklift operators may also use lane 1 when moving between cranes that are working the same vessel, but must obtain the permission of the Slinger before transiting under an adjacent crane. Linehandler Standardization Training

Docking Operations Once the vessel is along-side and ready to throw the heaving line, pre-staging containers in lanes 1 and 2 will stop until the vessel lines are secured. In addition, Straddle Carriers may not proceed within 25 feet of a linehandler at any time. The Heaving Line is thrown to the surface of the dock. When walking in the area that the Heaving Line will be thrown, caution must be used to establish eye contact with the vessel crew member and then point to the location where the heaving line should be thrown. If a crew member ever throws the heaving line directly at a line handler call HSE at Linehandler Standardization Training

Docking Operations The ground linehander will then begin to pull the heaving line toward the dock, which will then give way to the mooring line as it is pulled in. –If the mooring line is too heavy to be pulled in by the line handler to the forklift on the dock, attach the Heaving Line to the forklift and use the forklift to bring the Mooring line to the dock. Immediately untie the heaving line from the mooring line before securing pig tail to forklift. Prior to securing the pigtail to the forklift, be sure to be on the land-side of the lines. –Warning: Do not place hands/arms on or near the mooring lines when retrieving the heaving line until the vessel crew clearly acknowledges Linehandler intended actions. Linehandler Standardization Training

Docking Operations The line handler then removes the mooring line(s) from the forklift and places the Mooring Line onto the bollard or cleat. These steps are repeated until all Spring Lines and Breast Lines are given by the vessel crew and the vessel is secured to the dock. Do not operate outboard of the mooring lines or heaving line of the vessel being secured. Look and Listen for signals from the ship’s crew. When one linehandler is untying the lines, the other linehandler must continuously watch the vessel crew to protect against unplanned actions. Linehandler Standardization Training

Docking Operations Keep feet clear of entanglement with the lines at all times. While stepping on the pig-tail is acceptable, the linehandler must continuously watch the vessel for an unplanned movement of the lines. Do not stand or lean on Bollards or mooring lines at any time. Linehandler Standardization Training

Sailing Line handlers will wait at the vessel to be sailed. If a vessel has not completed operations at the time the lines were ordered, the line handlers will wait until the vessel completes operations before proceeding to the berth. Linehandler Standardization Training

1.Arrive at the job location with proper safety gear to include ANSI-2 standard safety vest and hard hat, safety shoes, and a USCG approved floatation vest. T/F 2.No use of cell phones/electronic devices or wearing a Blue Tooth while operating a MOVING vehicle/equipment OR while present on foot in any cargo handling area. T/F 3.Never assume that the forklift is seen by operators of other equipment. Maintain a safe speed appropriate to the task. For example, when near or under the STS, the maximum speed for a forklift is a walking pace. T/F 4.Watch your step and use the Pelican hard hat light when conditions require it. T/Fintended actions. T/F Linehandler Test

5.Do not move outboard of the bull-rail for any reason. Use a lashing rod. T/F 6.Keep feet clear of entanglement with the lines at all times. While stepping on the pig-tail is acceptable, the line-handler must continuously watch the vessel for an unplanned movement of the lines. 7.During docking, once the vessel is along-side and ready to throw the heaving line, pre-staging containers near the vessel will stop until the vessel lines are secured. 8.APM: Once the vessel is along-side and ready to throw the heaving line, pre-staging containers in lanes 1 and 2 will stop until the vessel lines are secured. In addition, Shuttle Trucks may not proceed within 25 feet of a linehandler at anytime. Linehandler Test

9.When one linehandler is untying the lines, the other linehandler must continuously watch the vessel crew to protect against unplanned actions. 10.Warning: Do not place hands/arms on or near the mooring lines when retrieving the heaving line until the vessel crew clearly acknowledges Linehandler intended actions. T/F Linehandler Test